Co-Head of Department - Science

About The Role

Job Title: Co-Head of Department - Science

Reports to: Head of Department (Science) / Assistant Principal

Responsible for: Supporting the leadership of the Science Department and delivering high quality teaching and learning.

Start date: September 2026

Term: Permanent, Full‑time

Allowance: TLR 2B (£5,870)

As Co‑Head of Department for Science, you will play a key leadership role in driving excellence in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes across the department. You will take responsibility for a designated Key Stage (KS3, KS4 or KS5) alongside leading a whole‑department priority area such as Teaching & Learning, Curriculum Development, or staff development and line management. You will work in close partnership with the Head of Science and wider leadership team to ensure a high‑quality, ambitious curriculum and consistently strong outcomes for all pupils. This role would suit an experienced teacher ready for middle‑leadership, including current or aspiring second‑in‑department colleagues or ambitious Key Stage leaders.

Please see the Job Description for full responsibilities and the Person Specification for further details.

Benefits

• Twice as many training days as standard
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
• Coaching for every teacher
• Access to high‑quality, regular professional development
• Subject‑specific knowledge development
• Free use of the leisure centre
• Access to the school counsellor

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding Statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Disclosure of an unspent conviction may affect employment, but it does not automatically disqualify an applicant.

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